Fashion

Lipstick in Culture

02 Oct 2025

Lipstick in Culture -- It's About More Than a Pretty Face

Often lipstick is the first cosmetic that an adolescent girl is allowed to wear, usually in the form of a sheer gloss. Eventually, it becomes part of many a woman's "uniform," to the point where she feels somehow incomplete or unfinished if she doesn't put it on. In fact, lipstick is most likely to be the only type of makeup worn if there's not the time or the desire to put on anything else. The lipstick does serve a purpose beyond looking pretty -- many of them do condition and protect the fragile skin on the lips. But other than its looks, why do women wear lipstick?

One theory is that it emphasizes a woman's sexuality. By amping up the color of the lips, a woman is subconsciously echoing the color of her vaginal lips, or labia, in an effort to attract attention from men. Another theory points out that young girls' lips are generally brighter in color than older women's, so women apply lipstick in an effort to appear younger and more attractive. Some researchers take this idea a step further and believe that using lipstick marks a desire to return to an infantile "rosebud mouth." Perhaps in response to these theories, some women refuse to wear lipstick because they consider it a patriarchal trap.

However, wearing lipstick can also be very empowering for women. When it still wasn't generally considered "nice" for women to wear lipstick, women during the suffrage movement in the late 1890s and early 1900s wore it to defy the norm. The 1980s power-suit-wearing woman sometimes considered her lipstick as part of her armor as she struggled to make her way in the male-dominated corporate world. Today, women in patriarchal societies and those under religious laws such as Iran are forbidden to wear lipstick.

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Trying out new styles when you’re tall can be a frustrating endeavour. The good news is, the world of menswear for the taller man is now about so much more than longer-length versions of basic trousers and tees. Here, we share our favourites along with some simple hacks to elevate your summer dressing to new heights.

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Qualities to Succeed as a Model

Are You Determined?

A hopeful with a determined character will have a fighting chance of becoming a successful model. It is not an easy career to choose; it demands individuals be committed. Not giving up is a key trait all models must-have.

There may be times when opportunities do not present themselves and models are rejected. It is important to remember all models go through this; no one is ideal for every opportunity. Have faith in your talent and don’t give up hope.

24 Sep 2025

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फैशन और ब्यूटी टिप्स और ट्रिक्स जो हर महिला को पता होनी चाहिए

जब फैशन और सुंदरता की बात आती है तो हम बहुत कुछ जानते हैं, हमने सोचा कि हमें यह सब अपने ऊपर नहीं छोड़ना चाहिए! इसलिए हम आपके साथ शेयर कर रहे हैं फैशन और ब्यूटी टिप्स और ट्रिक्स जो हर महिला को पता होनी चाहिए। चाहे आप आईलाइनर से बाहर हैं, या अपने स्विमवीयर को धोना नहीं जानते हैं, निम्नलिखित फैशन और ब्यूटी हैक्स आपके जीवन को थोड़ा आसान बनाने के लिए बाध्य हैं।

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Styling Tips For Short Girls To Look More Fashionable

Shop vertical stripes

Just like horizontal stripes make you look heavy, vertical ones can make you look taller. While thin stripes are better, thick ones when worn well work just as well. Choose t-shirts, shirts and jackets which have vertical stripes on them.

04 Aug 2025

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हाई हील्स खरीदने और पहनने से पहले इस बात को समझ लें।

नई पीढ़ी को आईना दिखाने के लिए फैशन बदल रहा है, यही वजह है कि आप भी ऐसा ही कर रहे हैं। ऊँची एड़ी के जूते पहनना हर महिला को पसंद होता है, लेकिन उन्हें खरीदते समय वह कई गलतियाँ करती है। लेटेस्ट फैशन ट्रेंड के साथ बने रहने के लिए वह तरह-तरह की फैशनेबल हील्स पहनती हैं। इन्हें पहनने से आपके आउटफिट को एक पॉलिश्ड लुक मिलता है। अगर आपको हाई हील्स पहनने में मजा आता है, तो इन टिप्स को ध्यान में रखें।

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Fashion Tips to Ensure You Always Look Stylish

1. Make sure you have reliable wardrobe staples: an iconic little black dress, a pair of jeans that fit perfectly, a classic blazer, simple T-shirts and button-downs in neutral colors, and an effortless leather jacket (or denim jacket). Investing in a capsule collection of mix-and-match basics is the key to looking put together.